Clone Special train between Varanasi and New Delhi (Train No. 04059/ 04060) time table, route, frequency and fare
Running of Fully Reserved Clone special train between Varanasi and New Delhi (Except Sunday)
It has been decided to run following Clone special train between Varanasi and New Delhi from 21.9.2025
Train No. 04059 Clone Special train will leave Varanasi at 1755 hrs Tuesday Thursday, Saturday and arrive New Delhi at 0720 hrs
Train No. 04060 Clone Special train will leave New Delhi at 1745 hrs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and arrive Varanasi at 0735 hrs
Halts: Lucknow, Moradabad
Reservation: Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for Clone special train Can be reserved before 10 days and to know more information go to the website: www.irctc.co.in
Note: Advance reservations will be made available from 8 am of 19th September, 2025. The fare structure of these special trains will be on par with Humsafar Express fare.
Humsafar Clone Special train Express Fare Table – Click Here
Here’s what has been documented about Clone Special Train 04059/04060 between Varanasi (BSB) and New Delhi (NDLS):
Contents
🕒 Schedule & Frequency
- 04059 (Varanasi → New Delhi) used to depart Varanasi at 17:55 hrs, arriving New Delhi at 08:30 hrs on the next day, with a journey time of about 14 h 35 m over a distance of ~774 km
- 04060 (New Delhi → Varanasi) departed New Delhi around 17:45, arriving Varanasi at approximately 07:35 hrs the following day, journey time ~10 h 38 m, with an intermediate stop at Moradabad
- These clone specials were scheduled to run three times a week, except Sundays, typically under a fully reserved scheme starting September 21, 2020
🚉 Route & Halts
Despite spanning ~774 km, the train originally stopped at only 2–3 major stations:
- On the Varanasi → New Delhi leg, the key mid-route halts were Lucknow (~Day 1 at 22:48–22:58) and Moradabad (early next day)
- For the return leg (04060), it stopped at Moradabad, and possibly Lucknow before reaching Varanasi
💲 Fare & Classes
- Fare was on par with Humsafar Express pricing, being a fully reserved special train, typically offering Sleeper (SL), AC‑3 Tier (3A), and AC‑2 Tier (2A) classes
- There is no exact modern fare chart published; however the structure matched that of other premium clone specials of the time.
⚠️ Current Status & Advisories
- As of later updates in mid‑2025, both train numbers 04059 and 04060 were reported as cancelled indefinitely due to low occupancy
- It’s highly likely this Clone Special service is no longer operational. India Rail Info and irctcportal archives note its discontinuation with no recent reinstatement
✅ Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Arrival (Next Day) | Duration | Halts | Frequency | Classes | Fare Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04059 | Varanasi → New Delhi | 17:55 from BSB | ~08:30 at NDLS | ~14 h 35 m | Lucknow, Moradabad | Tue, Thu, Sat (excluding Sun) | SL, 3A, 2A | Humsafar-level fares |
| 04060 | New Delhi → Varanasi | ~17:45 from NDLS | ~07:35 at BSB | ~10 h 38 m | Moradabad (and possibly Lucknow) | Mon, Wed, Fri (excluding Sun) | SL, 3A, 2A | Same as above |
📝 Recommendations
- Because these were temporary Clone Specials introduced during the COVID period in September 2025, and later cancelled by mid‑2025, there is no indication of current running.
- If you’re planning travel on this route today, you might consider regular trains like:
- Kashi Vishwanath Express (15127/15128) — runs daily, ~17 h journey
- Shiv Ganga Superfast Express (12559/12560) — ~10 h, daily, premium service
- Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (22415/22416) — ~8 h, six days/week, chair‑car only
Would you like up-to-date timetable and fares for any of these trains? Or help planning travel on specific dates between Varanasi and New Delhi?